Thunder Bay man charged after an alleged assault and suspected drug seizure on Inglewood Crescent
THUNDER BAY — A 48-year-old Thunder Bay man has been charged with assault and drug-related offences following a police investigation in the Inglewood Crescent area.
The case involves allegations of violence with a weapon, threats and possession of suspected fentanyl, crack cocaine and oxycodone for trafficking. None of the substances identified by police have been confirmed through evidence presented in court.
Police Seize Edged Weapon and Suspected Drugs
Thunder Bay Police Service officers with the Primary Response Unit were dispatched to the Inglewood Crescent area on July 18, 2026, following a call for service.
Police said officers located and seized an edged weapon at the scene.
Further investigation led officers to identify, locate and arrest a suspect. During a search of the accused, police allegedly seized quantities of substances believed to be fentanyl, crack cocaine and oxycodone.
Adam Thompson, 48, of Thunder Bay has been charged with:
- Assault with a weapon
- Uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm
- Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
- Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking
- Failure to comply with a probation order
Criminal Code and Drug Charge Details
Based on the wording of the charges released by police, the following federal provisions would generally apply:
Assault with a weapon: Section 267(a) of the Criminal Code applies when a person, while committing an assault, carries, uses or threatens to use a weapon or imitation weapon. The offence may be prosecuted by indictment, carrying a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison, or by summary conviction.
Uttering threats: Section 264.1(1)(a) prohibits knowingly communicating a threat to cause death or bodily harm. When prosecuted by indictment, the offence carries a maximum sentence of five years. It may also proceed by summary conviction.
Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose: Section 88 applies when a person possesses or carries a weapon for a purpose dangerous to the public peace or for the purpose of committing an offence. The maximum indictable sentence is 10 years. The charge may also be prosecuted summarily.
Possession for the purpose of trafficking: Section 5(2) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act prohibits possessing a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking. Fentanyl, cocaine and oxycodone are listed as Schedule I substances. An offence involving a Schedule I substance is indictable and carries a maximum sentence of life imprisonment.
Failure to comply with probation: Section 733.1 applies when a person bound by a probation order fails or refuses to comply without a reasonable excuse. The maximum indictable sentence is four years. The offence may also proceed by summary conviction.
For hybrid offences prosecuted by summary conviction, the general maximum is a $5,000 fine, imprisonment for up to two years less a day, or both, unless another penalty is specified. Actual sentences can range from non-custodial penalties to imprisonment and depend on the circumstances, the offender’s record, the Crown’s election and aggravating or mitigating factors. Maximum penalties are reserved for the most serious cases.
Accused Remanded in Custody
Thompson was remanded into custody following his first court appearance.
The charges are allegations and have not been proven in court. The accused is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
